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'The Cosby Show'

The cast of "The Cosby Show" is seen in this photo from Sept. 13, 1985. Front row, left to right: Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Keshia Knight Pulliam and Phylicia Ayers-Allen; Back row, left to right: Sabrina Le Beauf, Tempestt Bledsoe and Malcolm-Jamal Warner. less

The cast of "The Cosby Show" is seen in this photo from Sept. 13, 1985. Front row, left to right: Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Keshia Knight Pulliam and Phylicia Ayers-Allen; Back row, left to right: Sabrina Le ... more

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The crack epidemic

American pop artist and activist Keith Haring paints the original version of his "Crack is Wack" mural on the wall of a hand ball court in a public park at East 128th Street and 2nd Avenue, alongside Harlem River Drive in New York City in the summer 1986. Crack cocaine usage soared in the United States beginning in 1984. less

American pop artist and activist Keith Haring paints the original version of his "Crack is Wack" mural on the wall of a hand ball court in a public park at East 128th Street and 2nd Avenue, alongside Harlem ... more

Vanessa Williams (left) resigns as Miss America at a press conference at the Sheraton Center on July 23, 1984. She resigned her title because sexually explicit photos of herself were published in Penthouse Magazine. At right, demonstrators supporting Williams are photographed outside the press conference. less

Vanessa Williams (left) resigns as Miss America at a press conference at the Sheraton Center on July 23, 1984. She resigned her title because sexually explicit photos of herself were published in Penthouse ... more

Michael Jackson and a dancer from a Pepsi commercial are seen on Feb. 25, 1984. Jackson was seriously burned during the filming of a commercial for the soda when the pyrotechnics for the fake concert set his hair on fire on Jan. 27, 1984. less

Michael Jackson and a dancer from a Pepsi commercial are seen on Feb. 25, 1984. Jackson was seriously burned during the filming of a commercial for the soda when the pyrotechnics for the fake concert set his ... more

Photo: Ron Galella, Getty Images

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Transformers

Transformers Optimus Prime, Jetfire, Fortress Maximus and a bust of Grimlock are seen Nov. 2, 2003, at Alien Worlds. The toys and the animated show were introduced in 1984.

Transformers Optimus Prime, Jetfire, Fortress Maximus and a bust of Grimlock are seen Nov. 2, 2003, at Alien Worlds. The toys and the animated show were introduced in 1984.

Actors
Katherine Helmond (from left), Tony Danza, Alyssa Milano, Judith Light and Danny Pintauro are seen in a scene from the Season One episode "Samantha's Growing Up" of the sitcom "Who's the Boss?," which aired Jan. 8, 1985. less

Actors
Katherine Helmond (from left), Tony Danza, Alyssa Milano, Judith Light and Danny Pintauro are seen in a scene from the Season One episode "Samantha's Growing Up" of the sitcom "Who's the Boss?," which ... more

USA's Mary Lou Retton took America by storm when she became the first woman outside Eastern Europe to win the Olympic gold medal in the Gymnastic Individual All-around competition during the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. less

USA's Mary Lou Retton took America by storm when she became the first woman outside Eastern Europe to win the Olympic gold medal in the Gymnastic Individual All-around competition during the 1984 Summer ... more

Photo: Steve Powell, Getty Images

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'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'

Harrison Ford in a scene from the film "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," 1984.

Singer Cyndi Lauper holds her moon man after winning the award for Best Female Video for "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 14, 1984. Lauper may have won, but Madonna's risqué live performance of "Like a Virgin" was the talk of the night. The Cars' "You Might Think" won Video of the Year, but Herbie Hancock took home the most awards (five) for his video "Rockit." less

Singer Cyndi Lauper holds her moon man after winning the award for Best Female Video for "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 14, 1984. Lauper may have won, but Madonna's ... more

Dr. Robert Gallo, chief of the National Cancer Institute laboratory of Tumor Cell Biology, along with Health and Human Services secretary Margaret Heckler talks to reporters in Washington on April 23, 1984, where they announce that the probable cause of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrom (AIDS) has been found, a cancer virus called HTLV-3. less

Dr. Robert Gallo, chief of the National Cancer Institute laboratory of Tumor Cell Biology, along with Health and Human Services secretary Margaret Heckler talks to reporters in Washington on April 23, 1984, ... more

Photo: LANA HARRIS, Associated Press

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'Beverly Hills Cop'

Judge Reinhold, John Ashton and Eddie Murphy in a publicity shot for "Beverly Hills Cop," 1984.

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Van Halen's '1984'

Van Halen members (from left) Michael Anthony, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen released their best-selling album ever with the singles "Jump," "Panama," and "I'll Wait," riding the charts and the music video "Hot for Teacher," burning up TV sets. less

Van Halen members (from left) Michael Anthony, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen released their best-selling album ever with the singles "Jump," "Panama," and "I'll Wait," riding the charts and ... more

Tom Clancy, a 37-year-old insurance broker and frustrated writer from a small, rural town in southern Maryland does research on his next book March 12, 1985, in Prince Frederick, Md. Clancy's "The Hunt For Red October" was an instant success and had President Reagan among its readers. less

Tom Clancy, a 37-year-old insurance broker and frustrated writer from a small, rural town in southern Maryland does research on his next book March 12, 1985, in Prince Frederick, Md. Clancy's "The Hunt For Red ... more

Bruce Springsteen performs live at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., in 1984, the year he released his best-selling album, "Born in the U.S.A."

Bruce Springsteen performs live at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., in 1984, the year he released his best-selling album, "Born in the U.S.A."

Photo: Richard McCaffrey, Getty Images

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Dodge Caravan

In 1984, Dodge solved problems for two kinds of families: those... Item-26025.76194 - San Antonio Express-News

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'Where's the beef?'

Clara Peller said the famous tagline for Wendy's in a series of commercials beginning in 1984.

Clara Peller said the famous tagline for Wendy's in a series of commercials beginning in 1984.

Photo: CHARLES KELLY, Associated Press

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Bill Johnson's Olympic gold medal

Bill Johnson jumps past a gate on his way to becoming the first American to win a gold medal in downhill skiing during the men's downhill on Feb. 16, 1984, in Sarajevo at the Winter Olympic Games. Johnson won the gold medal in front of Swiss Peter Müller (silver) and Austrian Anton Steiner (bronze). less

Bill Johnson jumps past a gate on his way to becoming the first American to win a gold medal in downhill skiing during the men's downhill on Feb. 16, 1984, in Sarajevo at the Winter Olympic Games. Johnson won ... more

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NBA draft to remember

NBA Commissioner David Stern shakes Charles Barkley's hand, June 19, 1984, in New York City after the former Auburn University forward was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers. The 1984 NBA Draft also included greats Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon. less

NBA Commissioner David Stern shakes Charles Barkley's hand, June 19, 1984, in New York City after the former Auburn University forward was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers. The 1984 NBA Draft also included ... more

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The deaths of Marvin Gaye and Andy Kaufman

The two were the most shocking deaths of the year. Singer Marvin Gaye was shot to death April 1, 1984, by his father, and comedian Andy Kaufman died May 16, 1984, from kidney failure brought on by a rare type of lung cancer. less

The two were the most shocking deaths of the year. Singer Marvin Gaye was shot to death April 1, 1984, by his father, and comedian Andy Kaufman died May 16, 1984, from kidney failure brought on by a rare type ... more

Photo: Getty Images

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Papa John's Pizza

John Schnatter, founder and president of Papa John's Pizza, makes a surprise quality check at one of his restaurants in 1997.

John Schnatter, founder and president of Papa John's Pizza, makes a surprise quality check at one of his restaurants in 1997.

Photo: Taro Yamasaki, Getty Images

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